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The Detroit-based automaker released photos and more information about the all-electric mini car earlier today, including pricing of “under $25,000 with tax incentives.”

The expected price positions it lower than two of what are expected to be its top competitors -- the Nissan Leaf and Ford Focus Electric. The 2012 Leaf starts at $27,700 with the $7,500 federal tax credit for electric vehicles. The 2013 Focus at about $32,495 with the tax credit.

According to GM, the Spark EV, which is set to go on sale next summer, is expected to have among the best EV battery range in its segment and be the first electric vehicle to offer SAE Combo DC Fast Charging capability, enabling the Spark EV to reach 80-percent battery charge in just 20 minutes.

“When you engineer a technology-filled, all-electric mini car that goes from zero-to-60 mph in less than eight seconds, customers won’t miss the gas,” said Mark Reuss, president of GM North America, in a statement.

I was all psyched that the rear legroom is 35.2 inches (big enough for a rear facing car seat!), but then saw that cargo volume behind said rear seat is 9.6 cubic feet, with only 23.4 cu ft. even with the seat folded down. Source.